About: Diana Paul

After my first meeting with a few new buyers this past week, I realized that many new buyers are not aware of the benefits available in Virginia for First time home-buyers who may need help buying a home.  That is where my job comes in.  I want to make sure everyone has the same information…

Why are you still on the fence? With interest rates climbing, there are still so many buyers on the fence. With the market changing again, inventory is beginning to look low and interest rates are climbing, it doesn't mean it is not a good time to buy.  This is a great time to buy. The interest…

2013 264th Alexandria Virginia Birthday Celebration DATE AND TIME:  July 13, 2013 7:30 pm to 10 pm THIS IS ALWAYS A GREAT TIME!!!! LOCATION:  Oronoco Bay Park 100 Madison Street, along the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendelton and Madison Streets. PARKING:  Available at Simpson Properties Garage, 700 North Fairfax Street, Carr America, 44 Canal Center…

Wow, I use so many apps on my phone and Ipad, I am not sure which one I use most 1.  I use a "Reminders" Ap that sends me a copy to my email.  Love this app.  Use it daily. 2.  I use a "Notes" app when going through home showings with my buyer so…

My first real estate experience as an agent was very profitable but very challenging.  After the excitement of passing the State exam, signing up with a Broker (wow, was that a lot of work, deciding what company to work with), getting through the paperwork of being an agent, now began the real stuff.  I was…

TO ALL YOU BUYERS OUT THERE THAT DON'T USE AN AGENT, YOU ARE MISSING OUT.  EVERY NOW AND THEN I GET A LEAD REGARDING A LISTING I HAVE AND IT IS A POTENTIAL BUYER WANTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY OR WOULD LIKE TO SET UP A SHOWING AND COME SEE.  WHEN I ASK THE MOST…

My first transaction was in 2005, of course I had no idea that it was the beginning of a downward spiral of a collapsed market but that is for another blog.  I had my license for 2 weeks and then it happened. I was working at a law firm full time and just got my license…

There seems to be a difference of opinion regarding the amount of time you have to present an offer to your seller.  Here is the scenario . . . On morning of October 7, 2016 called listing agent and asked if any offers for a particular property.  Seller said yes, offer deadline is Saturday October 8, 2016 @12…

Today I showed about 12 homes.  The one thing I noticed about 9 of the 12 are the gutters were already full of leaves and debris.  The exterior of the home looks so much better without leaves filled, sticks hanging over, and debris over flowing the gutters.  This time of year is when we have…

NOW HERE IS AN INTERESTING EVENT FOR THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT. THE WATER-SKIING SANTA AND HIS KNEEBOARDING REINDEER ALONG WITH FLYING ELVES, THE JET-SKIING GRINCH, AND FROSTY THE SNOWMAN IN A DINGHY WILL BE AT THE NATIONAL HARBOR ON MONDAY DECEMBER 24, 2012 AT 1:00 P.M. SHARP, RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE, IT…